LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 2016, as Physical Fitness and Sports Month in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes that physical inactivity is a
major health risk factor in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2016, as Physical Fitness and
Sports Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the obser-
vance of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; and
WHEREAS, May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; it is a
great time to renew your commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
(HHS) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report Strat-
egies to Increase Physical Activities Among Youth, youth need 60 minutes
or more of physical activity each day where they live, learn, and play;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to physical health benefits, regular activity
provides cognitive health benefits as well; research shows that when
children are physically active, they achieve higher grades, record
better attendance, and their behavior improves; and
WHEREAS, Just over four years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama launched
Let's Move!, an initiative designed to end childhood obesity within a
generation and create a brighter future for our nation's youth; and
WHEREAS, Today, Let's Move! has actually moved America in a healthier
direction; HHS and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutri-
tion (PCFSN) have partnered with individuals, organizations, and compa-
nies to help further the vision of Let's Move!; and
WHEREAS, Let's Move! Active Schools, an initiative that engages school
and community leaders to provide students with more opportunities to be
physically active before, during and after school, has welcomed the
participation of more than 8,200 schools, more than 3.5 million students
nationwide, since its launch; and
WHEREAS, PCFSN also continues its work with schools through the Presi-
dential Youth Fitness Program which supports quality physical education;
in addition to encouraging physical activity in the school environment,
Let's Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) has engaged more than 400
cities to transform their communities; and
WHEREAS, The creation of safe routes to schools, maintenance of
outdoor community play areas, and local environmental education programs
help make the healthy choice, daily physical activity, the easy choice
for residents; LMCTC now impacts over 63 million people nationwide; and
WHEREAS, HHS remains committed to creating inclusive opportunities for
Americans of all backgrounds and abilities; the I Can Do It, You Can Do
It! (ICDI) mentoring program for children and adults with disabilities
will celebrate its one-year anniversary this May; and
WHEREAS, ICDI facilitates and encourages adults and children, regard-
less of ability, to lead a healthy lifestyle that includes regular phys-
ical activity and good nutrition; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the month and beyond, HHS and PCFSN are encourag-
ing children and families to get up, get out and be active; whether it
is running around on the blacktop before school or work, or walking
around the neighborhood with your family after dinner, set aside at
least 60 minutes for some fun physical activity each day; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2016, as Physical

Fitness and Sports Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with
the observance of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.